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hank

The correct spelling is hank.

How to pronounce hank

noun

IPA: /hæŋk/

Say it like: Han-k

The correct spelling is hank. A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.
  2. 2.A ring or shackle that secures a staysail to its stay and allows the sail to glide smoothly up and down.
  3. 3.Doubt, difficulty.
  4. 4.Mess, tangle.
  5. 5.A rope or withe for fastening a gate.

verb

  1. 1.To form into hanks.
  2. 2.To fasten with a rope, as a gate.

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